Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
A bold, creamy pasta dish loaded with Cajun-spiced shrimp, garlic, and parmesan. Quick to cook, big on flavour, and perfect for a weeknight indulgence.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 300g raw king prawns, peeled & deveined
- 300g pasta (penne or linguine work best)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 25g butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 tsp Cajun seasoning
- 200ml double cream
- 50g grated parmesan
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Optional Extras
- ½ tsp chilli flakes
- 1 small red pepper, sliced
- 1 tbsp tomato purée
Instructions
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Cook the Pasta
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Step 1
Boil pasta in well-salted water until al dente
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Step 2
Reserve a mug of pasta water, then drain
Season & Sear the Shrimp
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Step 3
Toss prawns with Cajun seasoning and smoked paprika
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Step 4
Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat
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Step 5
Cook prawns 1–2 minutes per side until pink, then remove
Build the Sauce
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Step 6
Lower heat and melt butter in the same pan
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Step 7
Add garlic (and chilli flakes if using) and cook 30 seconds
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Step 8
Stir in tomato purée if using, then pour in cream
Bring It Together
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Step 9
Add parmesan and stir until melted and smooth
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Step 10
Return prawns to the pan
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Step 11
Toss in cooked pasta, loosening with pasta water if needed
Finish & Serve
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Step 12
Squeeze in lemon juice, season to taste
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Step 13
Garnish with parsley and extra parmesan
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